is a powerful lateral rotator of the femur

passes across the front of the capsule of the hip joint

inserts into the greater trochanter

is supplied by L4 and L5 nerve roots

arises from the iliac crest and sacroiliac joint

The psoas muscle: – McqOptions

1.	The psoas muscle:
A.	passes across the front of the capsule of the hip joint
B.	is a powerful lateral rotator of the femur
C.	inserts into the greater trochanter
D.	is supplied by L4 and L5 nerve roots
E.	arises from the iliac crest and sacroiliac joint
Answer» B. is a powerful lateral rotator of the femur

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